Sharing data

sharing information about research datasets with Research Data Australia or discipline-specific portals

making the collections available to other researchers, either on an individual basis or through a formal publication process.

Why should I share my data?

Data that is indexed and accessible for reuse:

encourages scientific enquiry and debate

promotes innovation and potential new data uses

leads to new collaborations between data users and data creators

maximises transparency and accountability

enables scrutiny of research findings

encourages the improvement and validation of research methods

reduces the cost of duplicating data collection

increases the impact and visibility of research

provides credit to the researcher as a research output in its own right

provides great resources for education and training.

Publisher and funder mandates

Sometimes, you must publish your data as part of fulfilling your obligations to the entity that funded your research. If this is the case, you will find it helpful to complete a data management plan before you begin collecting or acquiring data.

Sharing your data

When you have your research results, you can deposit your data in a repository. Our Research Librarians can assist with archiving and appropriately licensing your data.